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Priest Abuse Trial Draws Little Attention

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – He was one of the most notorious figures in the sexual abuse scandal that has shaken the Roman Catholic Church, but the trial of defrocked priest Paul Shanley (search) has been a low-key affair, drawing only a smattering of spectators. A few supporters have shown up, offering …

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Grand Jury Indicts WR Grace Over Asbestos Contamination

MISSOULA, Mont. – W.R. Grace and Co. (GRA) and seven high-ranking employees knew a Montana mine was releasing cancer-causing asbestos into the air and tried to hide the danger to workers and townspeople, according to a federal indictment unsealed Monday. More than 1,200 people became ill, and some of them …

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Bush Urges Renewal of Patriot Act

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Alberto Gonzales (search) has been on the job for several days already, but Monday’s ceremonial swearing-in gave President Bush the chance to push for renewal of the USA Patriot Act (search). Parts of the anti-terror law enacted shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks are …

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